Description
The Defense Sector at Leidos is seeking a talented Research Scientist to work in the Leidos Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence branch. You will solve complex engineering problems with a highly technical, multidisciplinary team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop solutions to aerospace and defense problems by applying engineering, AI/ML, and software technical skills.
- Solve open-ended research problems across several aerospace domains.
- Utilize technical skills for tasks involving dynamical modeling and simulation, machine learning, algorithm development, and data visualization, primarily using Python.
- Leverage internal resources, collaborate with peers, and learn independently.
- Communicate technical results effectively to peers.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of prior relevant experience or a master's degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Advanced proficiency in programming, specifically Python and MATLAB.
- Fundamental understanding of mathematical concepts, including linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate frames.
- Fundamental understanding of core aerospace concepts, such as vehicle and attitude dynamics, control systems, and flight mechanics.
- Understanding of machine learning basics, supervised learning, reinforcement learning, and statistics.
- Ability to perform independent research and work both in collaborative team environments and independently.
- Effective technical communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- US Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Research experience or prior internship positions.
- Experience with C++.
- Experience with Linux.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Pay Range: $57,850.00 - $104,575.00